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BMC 2024 Events
For Members Only
(click on links, below, for event information & registration)
Other Special Events
Updated February 8, 2024
Here's where you will find information on Autocross, The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Road Rallies, High Speed Performance Events, etc.!
Spring Scamper car rally in Madison
Touring Italy in Miatas
Visitors
since 11-3-2023
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35th Anniversary Silent Auction Donors
BMC 35th YEAR CELEBRATION AUG. 9, 2025
WELCOME SILENT AUCTION DONERS
Here are the guidelines if you wish to donate an item for our 35th BMC Anniversary Event/Party, SATURDAY AUCTION.
All donations are appreciated : purchased or home made, new or gently used for Miatas, pets, young and old folks, home or garden, almost anything and everything.
- Donations must be portable, safe and small enough to transport in your little Miata to our event location, The Lodge.
- Item(s) donated will be bundled in a basket, a box or bubble wrap you provide for safe transport home with the buyer.
- Food & Liquids ex. liquor, wine, etc. must be sealed properly.
- Items will be tagged: A Title or Item Name and all inclusions.
"Way to Go"
Biaggi collapsible travel luggage, with
travel cube, strap, & separate back-pack
- Actual tags will be provided at the Lodge in Mauston when you bring in your donation.
Submit your donation offer (idea) with tag information and
a picture, if possible, to Patty Kobus, Auction Committee Chair, at goodkobus@yahoo.com Additionally: 414 543-3111 with questions.
Deadline: July 1, 2025 for a reserved table spot on Saturday night.
All monies from our auction sales will go to 3 charities:
Tunnels to Towers for veterans, first responders and their families
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases
Wisconsin Humane Society for animals needing care and homes
Auction Updates will come to you periodically before Sat., Aug. 9th.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and generosity.
What Is Funkhana?
WHAT THE HECK IS A FUNCANA?
A Funcana for Miatas' will be held on Saturday at the 35th Anniversary Celebration, August 8-10, 2025. What is a Funcana, you ask?
Parking lot games for sports cars.
Funcanas are low-speed, light-hearted competitions conducted by car clubs that are a test of dexterity and patience.
Each team, composed of a driver and passenger, must complete tasks - often centered around a theme - that involve car handling, teamwork and especially a sense of humor. There are no official
rules, the only requirements being that the event is good-natured, low-speed, safe and not hard on the cars.
Funcana challenges range from sophisticated to silly. You might be squeezing into a tight parking spot, balancing on a huge teeter-totter, playing ring toss with a fan belt, or preparing a
faux meal of fish and chips. Teams are graded by a combination of time, accuracy, and points. By including an element of luck, everyone has a good chance of winning. . . or screwing up.
Unforgettable fun!
Mention the word "funcana" to a car enthusiast and you'll probably get one of the following two responses:
Most will answer with a question, such as "Huh?" or "Could you spell that?" (Note that funcana can be spelled a number of ways, but however you spell it, it will be a good time!)
The others will grin, chuckle, laugh, grimace, moan - or a medley of the above - and then begin informing you of a particular funkhana incident, possibly from 20 years ago.
That's because funcanas are incredibly memorable.
BMC Member Robert "Bohawk" Leaverton has Passed Away
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Robert "Bohawk" Leaverton passed away on November 20th. Bohawk was a very active member and his enthusiastic presence
and eager contributions to our club, most recently on the 35th Anniversary Committee, will be sorely missed.
His obituary can be found here
Minutes from BMC Annual Meeting are now posted in Members the Area
BMC 35th Anniversary Celebration Planning Update
November 19,
You may now call The Lodge at Mauston at 608-747-2200 to reserve your room!
Mention the Badgerland Miata Club 35th Anniversary Celebration to get our special rate of $139.99 (plus tax and fees).
The Registration Form will be published on the BMC website soon! Watch this space for Celebration updates!
Questions? Contact Cari Zorns or Marcy Hotz: post here or email us: cari_allison@me.com or marcyh@wi.rr.com
In 2025 the Badgerland Miata Club will celebrate our 35th anniversary! We are having a weekend away to celebrate with our current and former club members, so SAVE THE
WEEKEND DATE, August 8-10, 2025 at The Lodge in Mauston, WI. If you roll in early on Friday afternoon, you can caravan Miata-group style to
the Friday night fish fry. We have social activities lined up for the entire weekend so you can reunite and enjoy the company of your fellow Miatans.
We will have a variety of events, and each member can choose their own adventure. There will be a "Funcana" challenge skills drive, a Saturday drive, "Prom pics,"
giveaways, a trivia contest, and a party with music and dancing! HEY! Want to get involved? We would love your help! We have lots to do and many jobs.
HEY! Want to get involved? We would love your help! We have lots to do and many jobs:
- Registration coordinator/table staff
- Registration Form designer (for website)
- Assistance with mass mailing
- Prize coordinator
- Decorations help
- Funcana helpers
- Hospitality room coordinator
- Other fun/interesting things to do (museums to visit, etc.)
If you would like to be part of this, or volunteer at the event, please contact Tim Deadrick, 35th Anniversary Committee Chair, at deadricktim@yahoo.com or
call 262-914-4051 or Marcy Hotz, Celebration Coordinator, at marcyh@wi.rr.com or call/text 414-507-4110
Update for the December 7 Christmas Concert
See the CALENDAR OF EVENTS! for the complete updated information, the agenda, and how to sign up. There are 16 tickets left.
NEW!
BMC 35th Anniversary Celebration Facebook Page!
We now have a Facebook page dedicated ONLY to the 35th Anniversary Celebration, Aug. 8-10, 2025. Information about reserving your room at the special Celebration rate is on that page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557778260753
Be sure to watch that FB page for Celebration updates.
You may have to log into Facebook before using the hyperlink above because the Facebook page needs to know that you are a member.
Don McCann Requests Pictures from this Year's Rides
Don has put a lot of labor into digitizing our photo albums so they can be viewed on the internet. In order to continue photo albums on future events Don has asked that members send him
any photos they take on our events. Send your photos to historian@badgerlandmiataclub.com
| Web Site Contributors |
Photos: Marcy Hotz, Bob Borkowski, Pat Kobus
Articles: Ron Staub, Pat Kobus, Laura Netzinger, Marcy Hotz, Linda McCann
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* Contact BMC
* BMC Four Regions Map
* WI County Road Maps
* WI County Bicycle Maps
**** MESSAGES ****
Video Introduction to the Badgerland Miata Club Web Page.
* Replacement Badgerland Miata Club Badges.
If anyone needs a new name badge for the Badgerlandmiata Club you should contact
Jim Hotz at treasurer@badgerlandmiataclub.com
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The cost for a replacement badge is $10.00.
Annual membership dues are $25.
If you would like a BMC logo sticker for your Miata, contact treasurer@badgerlandmiataclub.com.
* Do not use Facebook to register for an event. Contact the event host via the contact link in the event description.
* BMC Tech Advisers.
Click on the above link to email miata tech questions
and access tech information from our library
*Ride with GPS.
Go to the members only section for instructions on how to use "Ride with GPS" and how to download routes into a Garmin.
Officers for 2023:
President: Bill B.
president@badgerlandmiataclub.com
VPSE: Jim L.
vp-se@badgerlandmiataclub.com<
VPSW: Henry N.
vp-sw@badgerlandmiataclub.com
VPN: Mike J.
vp-n@badgerlandmiataclub.com
Secretary: Jan B.
secretary@badgerlandmiataclub.com
Treasurer: Jim H.
treasurer@badgerlandmiataclub.com
Webmaster: Ron S.
webmaster@badgerlandmiataclub.com
Facebook Admin: Marcy H.
infotech@badgerlandmiataclub.com
Staff Historian Don M.
historian@badgerlandmiataclub.com
Miata Generation Guide
Click here to see the different Miata generations.
Messages from the Treasurer:
Keeping
the members list up-to-date is part of the treasurer's job. If any of
your information changes, such as your email address, phone number,
etc., please notify me at: treasurer@badgerlandmiataclub.com or 414-507-4111
Thank you for your help. Jim
Messages from the Webmaster:
Share your event photos. Create a link to your photos that can be included with event updates.
Email event articles and photo links to Ron at webmaster@badgerlandmiataclub.com
** MX-5 MIATA LINKS **
Miata Clubs in USA and World
Miata.net
MiataFun.net
Our Neighbors:
Abe Lincoln Miata Club
Miata Club of Minnesota
Windy City Miata Club
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